Category: Family Law

Joint Filings:
Many times during a divorce, Parties are tempted to file taxes as “married filing jointly.” Usually, but not always, your tax burden will be lower filing jointly, depending on your respective incomes, deductions, and credits. The main disadvantage of filing jointly is that both spouses are jointly and severally liable for taxes on the return, including any tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties.… Read More

When people get together in wedded bliss, then have that cohesiveness fall apart, there are bound to be some awkward and uncomfortable moments. There will also be some emotional pain involved.
If there are minor children involved, there will also be stress placed on them. … Read More

Many times dissolution proceedings come at the heels of financial stress. That being said, sometimes couples are forced to consider both bankruptcy and divorce at the same time. How does the bankruptcy filing impact the dissolution proceedings (and vice versa)?
You can file for divorce even though bankruptcy proceedings are underway.… Read More

Each year the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases a report aggregating data from all 50 states and comparing key indicators of children’s health and well being. How did California fair? California didn’t score any better than they did in 2012–ranking 41 out of 50 states. … Read More

So, you have a permanent child custody arrangement and you want it changed. Sometimes permanent child custody arrangements can be changed, even if they say “Final,” and even if the parties signed an agreement saying they wouldn’t change it. See Family Code § 3022. … Read More

So, you are getting divorced. You spouse quits their job and files a motion for spousal support. They would rather collect the spousal support check instead of working. Are you just supposed to support your lazy spouse? Is there a way to fight this?… Read More

This recent article was inspired by Danny Devito’s divorce after 30 years of marriage. The article attempts to describe a number of reasons why couples may divorce after a long marriage. One recent study found, “The divorce rate among older adults has more than doubled since 1980, and 1 in 4 persons who divorces today is over age 50.” So it seems that divorce isn’t just for thirty-somethings with children. … Read More

“Having a child is like a twenty-year escrow with tough terms and a sale-leaseback at the end.”
-Bjorn Farrugia
Bjorn is a real estate agent focusing on high end homes in LA County, such as Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood, etc. … Read More

Joint Filings:
Many times during a divorce, Parties are tempted to file taxes as “married filing jointly.” Usually, but not always, your tax burden will be lower filing jointly, depending on your respective incomes, deductions, and credits. The main disadvantage of filing jointly is that both spouses are jointly and severally liable for taxes on the return, including any tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties.… Read More

California is the most populous state in the U.S. and is incredibly diverse. Spanish is the state’s second most spoken language. Latinos make up 40% of the state’s population, and 25% of people in California cite Spanish as their primary language. … Read More